Any Panera Bread lovers here? My girls and I are a big fan of Panera Bread! Just love their soups, salads and sandwiches. Not to forget to mention the bakery! Simply superb.
Sometimes I go there by myself and order a cup of Caffe Latte and a soufflé for some quiet and alone munching. You might think that I am crazy but I like to do that sometimes. Just gobble those 500 calories on ouff pastry base and feel guilty for the rest of the day.
So, finally I mustered my courage to create a mock version of that soufflé at home, much lighter and doable. The result? It was fabulous. I should have removed the crust from the sides before baking but it’s me..LAZY..didn’t bother and baked anyway :). The egg custard with tangy tomatoes and salty feta was awesome! Just divine. I promise it was very close to the original.
Taking it to Angie’s Fiesta Friday, co-hosted by 2 lovely ladies Andrea and Sylvia. Hope you will like it as much as I did :).
Here is the recipe, if you want to try it !
Serves : 4
Kitchen Equipments Required : big muffin mould, rolling pin, bowl, fork, chopping board and knife, big spoon, oven.
Ingredients :
Bread : 4 slices, thick and durable
Sun dried tomatoes : 1 tbsp, chopped
Tomatoes, firm : 2 tbsp finely chopped and pulp removed
Eggs : 2 large
Skim milk : 3 tbsp
Feta : 1tbsp, reduced fat + some to sprinkle on top
Rosemary and thyme : a pinch
Salt and pepper to taste
Paprika : a pinch
Method :
- Preheat the oven at 400*F. Lightly grease the muffin mould.
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Take a slice. Roll it thin with rolling pin. You may choose to discard the side crusts.
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Fit the rolled bread slice in the muffin mould as shown in the pic.
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Take a bowl, add eggs and milk to it. Beat it with a fork for 2 minutes till light. Add other ingredients including feta, sundried tomatoes and fresh tomatoes, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper to it. Mix well.
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Now take the deep spoon and scoop the egg mixture with other ingredients and fill the bread baskets. Make sure feta and tomato goes to each basket.
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Sprinkle the top with more feta. Sprinkle a little bit of paprika if required.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes or till the egg mixture is set. It will be soft but not runny!
Notes :
- In case you you can’t find feta, use any salty cheese in crumbled form. Even Paneer can be used. Other options are cheddar, gruyere, Brie.
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You may use puff pastry sheets for base of entertaining guests for more fancy presentation.
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You may use other vegetables like corn, broccoli, spinach and such!
Enjoy !
Sonal
HostessAtHeart
This is a great breakfast! I love Panera too, everything is so yummy.
simplyvegetarian777
It was delicious 🙂
HostessAtHeart
This is a great breakfast! I love Panera too, everything is so yummy.
simplyvegetarian777
It was delicious 🙂
Nancy
Looks absolutely divine, Sonal! Love that this was created with pre-sliced bread too. No need to feel guilty in 500 calorie alone time…you’ve earned it!
simplyvegetarian777
Yes Nancy :))))
Nancy
Looks absolutely divine, Sonal! Love that this was created with pre-sliced bread too. No need to feel guilty in 500 calorie alone time…you’ve earned it!
simplyvegetarian777
Yes Nancy :))))
Sylvia @superfoodista.com
Oh Sonal, this is such a cool idea, using the bread crust as the soufflé crust! Sounds simply delicious! I am by the way a panera fan too, I go there from time to time for lunch and love it. Thanks for bringing this to the Fiesta! Hope you had fun! hugs, Sylvia
Sylvia @superfoodista.com
Oh Sonal, this is such a cool idea, using the bread crust as the soufflé crust! Sounds simply delicious! I am by the way a panera fan too, I go there from time to time for lunch and love it. Thanks for bringing this to the Fiesta! Hope you had fun! hugs, Sylvia
eclecticoddsnsods
ooh la la looks delish x
simplyvegetarian777
Thanks Justine. 🙂
eclecticoddsnsods
ooh la la looks delish x
simplyvegetarian777
Thanks Justine. 🙂
spiceinthecity
Sonal, you are just so creative! Love this mock souffle idea! Looks gorgeous and must taste so wonderful! xx
simplyvegetarian777
🙂
spiceinthecity
Sonal, you are just so creative! Love this mock souffle idea! Looks gorgeous and must taste so wonderful! xx
simplyvegetarian777
🙂
Elaine @ foodbod
A great idea! Thank you 🙂
Elaine @ foodbod
A great idea! Thank you 🙂
chefjulianna
Awesome idea! These look fabulous!
chefjulianna
Awesome idea! These look fabulous!
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simplyvegetarian777
Thanks doc
simplyvegetarian777
Thanks doc
June Baby
Such a great idea! I love the combo of dried tomato + feta, very delicious sounding 🙂
simplyvegetarian777
It is a good combo June :).
June Baby
Such a great idea! I love the combo of dried tomato + feta, very delicious sounding 🙂
simplyvegetarian777
It is a good combo June :).
lapetitecasserole
What an amazing idea Sonal! They look so yummy!
simplyvegetarian777
Thanks :).
lapetitecasserole
What an amazing idea Sonal! They look so yummy!
simplyvegetarian777
Thanks :).
tinywhitecottage
Hi Sonal. 🙂 I love this. What an easy and elegant breakfast. I am going to make these for my family tomorrow! Weekend breakfast is a really big deal in our home and I am always on the lookout for fresh new ideas for eggs. Thank you for the idea! Nice to see your blog today.
simplyvegetarian777
Thanks Seana! Let me know if you try it :). It makes a good breakfast for sure!
I still have to visit ff to see all my friends :).
tinywhitecottage
Hi Sonal. 🙂 I love this. What an easy and elegant breakfast. I am going to make these for my family tomorrow! Weekend breakfast is a really big deal in our home and I am always on the lookout for fresh new ideas for eggs. Thank you for the idea! Nice to see your blog today.
simplyvegetarian777
Thanks Seana! Let me know if you try it :). It makes a good breakfast for sure!
I still have to visit ff to see all my friends :).
apuginthekitchen
Great idea, a delicious meal or snack. I have been to Panera’s once and ate then brought home bread. It was really good I liked it a lot.
simplyvegetarian777
I like their food! Flavorful and soulful! My favorites are black bean soup and veg soup with pesto there, along with Mediterranean sandwich and mozzarella tomato panini.
apuginthekitchen
Great idea, a delicious meal or snack. I have been to Panera’s once and ate then brought home bread. It was really good I liked it a lot.
simplyvegetarian777
I like their food! Flavorful and soulful! My favorites are black bean soup and veg soup with pesto there, along with Mediterranean sandwich and mozzarella tomato panini.